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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Minor dev update (not really technical)

cormack12

Gold Member
Source: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/01/15/stalker-2-dev-update-gameplay-teaser-new-hero/

It’s time for a taste of how the game actually feels. Fast-paced changes of scenery, ominous landscapes and the ever-present feeling of an inevitable danger.

You’re seeing this world through the eyes of a stalker named Skif— remember the codename, you will hear it a lot. Following the steps of its predecessors, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 introduces a completely new main protagonist. His actions will shape the new grand chapter in the history of the Zone.

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And here it is: an emission. A signature part of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, a powerful release of the anomalous energy from the center of the Zone. Emission happens from time to time and it’s extremely dangerous: it can kill you in the blink of an eye. When a stalker notices a start of emission, they should hide immediately and wait for the end of it, hoping they can get through. So that’s why Skif is in a hurry: he is certainly looking for cover in the nearby building.

Some of our fans may recognize the hardly-distinguishable guitar motive. If this tune evokes your nostalgia feelings, that’s because it’s taken from a “Life Line” song by famous Russian rock band Splean We found it to fit just perfectly in the scene we created. If you are hearing this tune for the first time, we recommend listening to the full version — it’s sad and moving at the same time. And extremely catchy, if you ask us.

Finally, we would like to finish this update with a development status. We’re progressing smoothly, including Xbox Series X / S versions as well. The aim is to deliver the product of the highest quality possible on every platform it’s announced for. With fast SSD, RTX support (both Series X and S) and 4K-resolution (Series X), we’re pleased to see how S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is shaping up to be the ultimate experience we’ve initially promised.

 

Cyberpunkd

Gold Member
Stalker is actually an incredible franchise, great for Microsoft to grab it - as Sony is pushing hard on games out of Japan, Microsoft should do it with Western games.
 

M1chl

Currently Gif and Meme Champion
Stalker is actually an incredible franchise, great for Microsoft to grab it - as Sony is pushing hard on games out of Japan, Microsoft should do it with Western games.
Eastern Games and they are already doing it, their support for Slavic games is best in the industry.
 

niilokin

Member
I remember trying to get first Stalker to work but my pc just wouldn't run it, and for some reason I never tried to play any of the games later. But I love the idea of a nuclear disaster causing weird shit to happen, instead of usual supernatural magic soul demon stuff. And I love big forests in games.
 
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